Blessed Sacrament (Diocese of Albany, Albany)
| Blessed Sacrament Church | |
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| Dedication: | Blessed Sacrament |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for Negro Slaves |
| Venerated Saints: | Comboni, Saint Daniel |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Albany |
| Deanery: | Central Deanery |
| Address: | 609 Central Ave., Albany, New York 12206 |
| City: | Albany, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Albany County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1902 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | blessedsacrament@rcda.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Blessed Sacrament Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Albany, located in Albany, New York. Dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament, the parish serves a downtown community.
Established in 1875 by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for Negro Slaves, the parish was originally founded as an African-American congregation.[1]
The current church building, constructed in the late nineteenth century, reflects the architectural style of its time.
History
Blessed Sacrament Parish was established by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for Negro Slaves to serve the African-American community in Albany. The parish has a long history of commitment to social justice and education.[2]
Special features
- Annual African-American Cultural Festival
- Ministries inspired by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament's mission to serve the marginalized
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church features a design that reflects its late nineteenth-century construction.
External features
- A statue of Saint Daniel Comboni is located on the exterior of the church
- The parish grounds include a small memorial garden dedicated to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the saints
- A large wooden crucifix above the main altar
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on the Blessed Sacrament and the mission of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament.
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References
- ↑ "History". Blessed Sacrament Church. https://www.blessedsacramentalbany.org/about/history/.
- ↑ "Mission". Blessed Sacrament Church. https://www.blessedsacramentalbany.org/about/mission/.